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Aurangzeb

Pakistan Aurangzeb Bessent Washington: $10B Ask

News Desk Jul 22, 2026

Islamabad - (Staff Reporter/Web Desk) - Pakistan Aurangzeb Bessent Washington talks have taken a new turn, as Islamabad has quietly asked the United States for a huge financial favor. According to a source close to the matter, Pakistan…

Economy

Aurangzeb says IMF review talks expected this month

News Desk Feb 4, 2026

ISLAMABAD (News Desk): Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Wednesday that talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the third review of Pakistan’s programme are expected to take place by the end of the current month.…

Pakistan

Government to extend medical benefits to journalists and media workers

Desk Editor Jun 13, 2024

In a significant move announced during the federal budget speech for the fiscal year 2024-25, Minister for Finance, Muhammad Aurangzeb, revealed plans to provide a comprehensive health insurance scheme to journalists and media workers…

Pakistan

Pakistan Maintains Standard Sales Tax Rate at 18% in 2024-25 Budget

Desk Editor Jun 13, 2024

Finance Minister Aurangzeb Presents Budget, Rejects Proposal for Increase; Projects 3.6% GDP Growth, 12% Inflation ISLAMABAD – The standard rate of sales tax would remain unchanged at 18 percent from July 1, 2025. This was announced…

Finance Minister Aurangzeb Aims for Permanent Macroeconomic Stability

Desk Editor Mar 14, 2024

Pakistan Poised for IMF Review Amidst Finance Minister's Agenda for Economic Reform. Islamabad: In a recent interview with a private news channel, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb expressed his commitment to ensuring that Pakistan moves…